MCCCD Program Description

Computer Illustration, Part I

Course: ART289AA

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial illustration using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of computer techniques for commercial illustrations for publications and printed matter

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the basic operation of illustration software. (I) 2. Identify the electronic components required to generate commercial illustration productions. (II) 3. Utilize compositional theories as related to and incorporated into the foundational elements of illustration. (III, IV, V) 4. Use various computer art skills, knowledge of color, and design. (IV, V) 5. Execute final illustrations using hardcopy. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Basic computer illustration techniques II. Electronic commercial illustration productions III. Procedures and compositional theories of illustration A. Downloading graphics B. Graphics manipulation 1. Tone graduations 2. Line 3. Brush 4. Stipple, splatter, airbrush techniques IV. Illustration renderings V. Camera-ready illustration A. Line B. Tone C. Graphics manipulation D. Image manipulation E. Scaling F. Halftone G. Multi-color separations H. Hardcopy D. Hardcopy of renderings V. Black/White Illustration A. Line B. Tone C. Graphics manipulation D. Hardcopy VI. Full-Color Editorial Illustration A. Image manipulation B. Scaling C. Halftone D. Multi-color separations E. Hardcopy of color separations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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